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8 less than twice a number is equivalent to 26

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Answer:

The number is 16

Explanation:

Equation: 2x-6=26

Add 6 on each side.

2x=32

Then divide 2 on each side

x=16

Answer: 16

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User Georges Legros
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Twice the number is eight more than 26.
Once the number is half of that.
The answer is (26+8)/2=17
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